during the lead-up
to 2020, while the programme is still voluntary.”
Riparian planting is a great way to showcase the effort farmers
make to improve the environment, says Kapuni dairy farmer
Andrew Meuli.
“Riparian planting is such a visual asset on a farm and it can
make a big impact,” he says.
Planting has reduced the amount of flooding on the farm as the
wetlands retain flood water like a sponge and release it slowly.
“It saves pasture by lessening the severity of
needs to be
established. The resulting recommendations essentially then form the basis for the
development of a regional state of environment monitoring programme for coastal processes
(erosion and accretion) that builds on existing information, and focuses on monitoring sites
where there are significant assets or likely pressure for development.
The report made use of a coastal information inventory developed by the Council in
partnership with the Department of Conservation in 2004 and
Quarterly operational report December 2016
Quarterly operational report - December 2015.
Policy 21, ‘soft’
protection options such as beach re-nourishment and planting, and the
relocation or removal of existing development or structures at risk;
the levels of risk and any likely increase in disaster or risk potential over at least
a 100 year time frame;
the national and regional importance of existing infrastructure, use or value
at threat;
the costs and benefits to people and the community;
that hard protection structures to protect private assets are
provincial asset that erosion will destroy. The submission notes that
individually Urenui’s attractions are okay, but collectively they are superb. The submission lists the
attractions: beach, river, tidal mud flats, tent city, caravan park, baches, hall, camp, public facilities,
shop and caretaker, public green, golf course and club house, boat ramp, boat club, and bridge to
village. The submission notes that to remove any one would be a major loss and threaten the viability
and desirability of
partial sell-off?
Before we commence a full review, we’d like to
find out how these issues are viewed in the
community. The port is a vital economic and
social asset for the region, so let us know what
you think.
We are interested in your views on the future of
Port Taranaki specifically, as well as investment in
general. The review itself has no budget or rating
implications. We’d need to come back and consult
the community again if we want change to the
status quo as a result of the
Quarterly operational report September 2015.
Preventing pollution and further damage to waterways including ensuring that flow and
discharge limits are adhered to, and that assets in and around waterways are properly
maintained.
Wide community engagement and education about our waterways and how to make
improvements including the opportunity for community and business to voluntarily make
changes before regulation is imposed.
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Industry needs to demonstrate best practice regarding water take and use and be
constantly